Almond Bear Claws Recipe

Almond Bear Claws Recipe -

How to make Almond Bear Claws Recipe?

Step 1

Beat the almond paste in a bowl. Add ground almonds, sugar and salt and beat until smooth.

Step 2

Add the butter, egg whites and almond extract and beat till fluffy. Spread the mixture on a cling film and freeze.

Step 3

Using half of the dough at a time, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle that is about 8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges of the dough and cut the dough in half lengthways.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200º C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 5

Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water.

Step 6

Cut the frozen almond mixture and place on the edge of the strips. Fold each strip over the filling. Brush each with beaten egg and cut into three to four pieces. Make half inch slits into sealed edges to make claws and place them on the baking tray. Brush again with beaten egg.

Step 7

Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven.

Step 8

Dust with icing sugar and serve.

Author - sneha dsouza